USGBC Idaho-Green Expo Events

The Idaho Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council is excited to announce that we are partnering with GreenWorks Idaho and the City of Boise to present this year’s Idaho Green Expo. The Idaho Green Expo is an event that promotes the various paths to sustainability through exhibits, workshops and networking that contribute to the knowledge of our community as we embrace the emerging green economy. Events associated with this year’s Expo run from Friday May 7th through Sunday May 9th. The USGBC Idaho Chapter is presenting several events and workshops including:
Eco- House Design Competition Interlude

Thursday, May 6^th at the Integrated Design Lab-108 N. 6th Street Boise, Idaho

With the second annual Eco-House Design Competition underway the USGBC Idaho Chapter is hosting an interlude event to showcase sustainable and affordable housing.

Overview of LEED in Idaho Workshop
Friday, May 7 at Idaho Power. Registration required.

Join us for a half-day LEED workshop on Friday, May 7. The event focuses on understanding and implementing the LEED system in the state of Idaho and is from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Idaho Power Conference Room, 1221 W. Idaho St. in Boise. Registration is $100 for USGBC Idaho members and $150 for non-members. RSVP to Angie.Comish@gmail.com.

Building a Greener Idaho Party
Friday, May 7 at the Linen Building. Suggested donation at the door.

Three musical acts will come together for a good cause during Building a Greener Idaho on Friday, May 7. The event, a fundraiser and membership appreciation event for the Idaho Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St. in Downtown Boise’s Linen District. Suggested donation is $5 for USGBC Idaho members and $7 for non-members (become a member at the door and get free admission). All ages. Local appetizers and no host bar with local beer and wine (ID required).

Don’t Miss Our Workshops at the Idaho Green Expo!
Saturday, May 8 in the Cottonwoods Room. Free and open to everyone.

BSU Report – Green Building in the Northwest at 9:00 am

Building a Greener Idaho – Commercial Outlook at 10:00 am

Building a Greener Idaho – Residential Outlook at 11:30 am

The Living Building Challenge at 3:00 pm

Volunteer for the Idaho Green Expo
Want to get involved? The Idaho Green Expo is looking for volunteers on May 8th and 9th at the Boise Center on the Grove. Go to www.IdahoGreenExpo.org and click on the ‘Get Involved’ menu. If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator at Marisa@IdahoGreenExpo.org.

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